Lunch didn’t take long. Soon, the big negotiation room in the port was filled with people of all kinds from both sides. Olivia and Grisha seemed to have just forgotten that they had enjoyed a meal on someone else’s ship.
The authentic European-style lunch restored their ability to care about everything, and they must compete with Alva's penny-pinching.
However, Qian Wubing did not go to the negotiation in the afternoon. He went there in the morning, firstly to build up momentum for Olivia, and secondly to see who was coming from the other party and what method he used to complete these two tasks.
For this purpose, it no longer mattered whether he was present or not. However, he was present, but the two women would secretly observe his reaction from time to time, which made the two of them unable to let go.
Anyway, he believed that no matter how the discussion went, Olivia and Grisha would definitely strive for the best conditions for Daming.
At this moment, he is sitting in front of the sumptuous banquet prepared by Walli, enjoying his lunch. Siam is a little better. They are also rich in rice here, although they have made many tricks on rice, which is the staple food.
, but in general, Qian Wubing’s appetite is still acceptable.
After receiving Qian Wubing's promise, Wali was particularly attentive and even took the initiative to suggest that once he sat on the throne, Ming Dynasty's treasure money would flow unimpeded in Siam. I don't know where he heard this from.
After receiving the news, I learned that Qian Wubing will promote this Ming Dynasty treasure banknote in overseas countries. As Qian Wubing's leader, Champa has begun to use it, and he in Siam does not want to fall behind others.
"It's a good idea to have this intention!" Qian Wubing nodded. If he meant to deceive Wali, now he became more serious: "When the treasure money was passed, at the beginning, the Siamese people were afraid that
It’s not something I’m used to, so if there is any objection, you should know what to do!”
"You don't need to tell me this, Xiao Wang naturally knows it. However, Mr. Qian still has to give me an amount of the treasure banknotes that are circulated every year!" Walli didn't pat his chest and confirm everything, but this made it even more obvious.
He has sincerely considered this matter.
Qian Wubing nodded: "Someone will naturally talk to you about this when the time comes. Don't worry, I won't let you get to the point where Siam is struggling to do this. Although this treasure banknote was printed by the Second Banknote Printing Bureau of the Ming Dynasty,
, However, if it goes overseas, it must be stamped by one of my overseas offices. In this case, you don’t have to worry about merchants from the Ming Dynasty using the treasure notes issued by the Ming Dynasty to pass through your Siam and exchange for a large amount of wealth!"
"Lord Qian is indeed far-sighted. To be honest, Xiao Wang is really a little worried about this. However, after Lord Qian said this, Xiao Wang's last doubts are gone. From today on, as long as it is within the scope of Xiao Wang's jurisdiction, any additional
The treasure banknotes stamped by Mr. Qian's thousands of households overseas can pass through without hindrance. If someone refuses to tell them, there will naturally be laws to punish them!" Hearing Qian Wubing's words, Wali looked happy, obviously this matter was in his heart.
, and it’s not as simple as a little worry.
"How much space do you have now!" Qian Wubing scolded with a smile, "As far as I know, you only have less than 3,000 soldiers and horses under your command, and you have exchanged hundreds of people with Zhancheng. How many people are there around Liao Port?
Shili, it’s your territory, if you leave this place, your orders may not be very effective!”
"There are still many uncles in the royal city who support Xiao Wang!" Walli said: "Although there are not many available people under Xiao Wang at the moment, they are all loyal and brave men. If the food and salary are enough, in an instant
, it is not difficult to pull out tens of thousands of troops!"
Qian Wubing looked at him and pondered for a while.
Wali looked at Qian Wubing with some fear. Qian Wubing had promised to support him verbally, but when he wanted substantial support now, Qian Wubing wouldn't go back on his word. He had already given all his
All his territory has been turned over. If Qian Wubing doesn't support him, he really doesn't know what to do next.
"How long have we been in Liogang? It seems that your father has never sent anyone here?" Qian Wubing raised his head and asked suddenly.
That's because the people sent by my father were all intercepted and killed on the road! Walli laughed in his heart, but there was a look of hesitation on his face: "Perhaps, my father is old and has not been able to
Let’s take it as one thing that the Celestial Empire’s soldiers and horses garrisoned our port! Over the years, the coast of Siam has been under the poison of red-haired ghosts. Occasionally, red-haired ghosts have come ashore and stayed for a period of time. My father and his ministers,
For this kind of thing, we usually just let it go, as long as the soldiers and horses stationed there have no intention of attacking the royal capital, they usually pretend to be indifferent."
"These days, my Ming Dynasty's food and salary expenses are all borne by the Liao Port. I'm afraid you are having a hard time!" He changed the topic and talked about something he didn't seem to want to do. "Otherwise, wouldn't you
You will tell me that if you have enough food and salary, you can recruit tens of thousands of troops!"
"Siam is a producer of grain. The grain is from March to May. Xiao Wang can still support it. However, these other expenses are indeed a bit difficult!" Wali said with a bitter smile: "If Xiao Wang had obeyed the adults,
And since I have passed your treasure money in Siam, I won’t worry about this matter now. However, this is all a matter for the future. At the moment, Xiao Wang is really struggling. Almost all the money he had in the royal capital has been sold off.
, and some uncles also provided a little support, so that we can support it until now!"
Lack of money! Qian Wubing smiled slightly, remembering that he once used some broken firearms to take away hundreds of thousands of taels of silver from Wali. I'm sorry, this prince looks glamorous on the outside, but in fact he is also a hollow man.
The old man had only such a small amount of money. He didn't know that Wali was even poorer than he thought. At least half of the hundreds of thousands of taels of silver that he took away were from Liogang who took advantage of the civil strife in the city.
I earned some money during that time. If not, just these hundreds of thousands of taels of silver would have driven Wali crazy.
"I can lend you money, but this money must be repaid!" Qian Wubing looked into the distance: "I will pay you back with your Siamese production, whether it is grain, spices, wood, or minerals.
Just treat it as an advance payment for the goods. As for how much you can borrow, it all depends on how brave you are. I am never afraid that others will not pay back the money they borrowed from me!"
"What about weapons? For example, the various firearms of the Celestial Dynasty can also be converted into silver coins!" Walli was delighted when he heard this, and then further explored.
"Of course you can, but the price must be a bit expensive for this long distance. If you are not afraid of the price, you can naturally negotiate!" Qian Wubing laughed: "With food and the military pay I lent you, maybe
And with these weapons you bought, I’m really looking forward to seeing the crowds of followers that come with a shout!”
"Your Excellency must be able to see it!" Walli was full of enthusiasm and gearing up: "I will contact those uncles in the royal capital who support me to give my father some advice. If my father sees the situation clearly and retreats bravely, then of course it will be
It couldn't be better, otherwise, the adults would definitely be able to see how Xiao Wang raised his arms and had a lot of followers.